Rude Security Guard

I decided to bring my cat with me during lunch. Unfortunately, as I was about to enter this popular fastfood chain that I will not mention, I was unceremoniously barred from entering.

It would have been alright if the guard had said, “I’m sorry, but there are no pets allowed inside.” Instead, he raised his stick to block my entrance. He then pointed to a sign on the window that said No Pets Allowed and told me with a frown, “Nakasulat.”

I felt like I’ve done something wrong and I’m being shamed for it. I then realized I shouldn’t feel guilty that I had my cat with me.

If I were to assume he was rude because he was “just a security guard,” that would be an insult to all the well-mannered security guards I’ve encountered. It shouldn’t take a white-collared job or a fancy degree for someone to know how to treat other people with kindness… or am I just kidding myself?

Perhaps I’ll just take my business to McDonald’s or Jollibee next time. My little cat still won’t be allowed inside, but at least I won’t feel like I should be ashamed I brought him with me in the first place.

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About the bloggerStef dela Cruz is a doctor and writer. She received the 2013 Award for Health Media from the Department of Health. She maintains a health column in Health.Care Magazine and contributes to The Manila Bulletin. Add her Google profile to your circles.